Library induction for off-campus students

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• shuspace• Getting started with shuspace• Searching shuspace• Browsing shuspace

• Library Gateway• Library Search• Help with eBooks and eJournals• Subject guides

• Document Supply• Accessing other libraries• WiFi at other libraries• Contact us

shuspaceThe online portal for students

• Check your student emails• Book PCs and meeting rooms• Find out about borrowing from the learning centres• Get help with copyright and referencing

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Getting started with shuspace

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Searching shuspace

Use shuspace search to get help with using library resources.

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Browsing shuspace

Browse to get help with library and IT resources.

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Use the Library Gateway to access eBooks, eJournals, and video and audio online

Library GatewayThe starting point for library resources

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Library Search

• Search for all online library resources, including eBooks and eJournals

• It's part of the Library Gateway

• For more information on how to use Library Search, go to:libguides.shu.ac.uk/help

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Help with eBooks and eJournals

Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader

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Subject guides

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library.shu.ac.uk/subjectguides

If you need an eJournal article or an eBook chapter that we don't have at Sheffield Hallam, you can make a Document Supply request.

Click on the link below or search for 'Document Supply' in shuspace.

https://students.shu.ac.uk/shuspacecontent/lc/access-books-journal-articles-unavailable-shu

Document Supply materials will be delivered toyou by email.

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Document SupplyGetting resources that aren't available at SHU

Use SCONUL Access to visit other universities' libraries and in many cases borrow books - great if you can't easily make it to the Learning Centres at SHU

Please make sure you pay off any outstanding library fines before applying.

Accessing other libraries

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Support for distance learners

If you're on a distance learning course, we can help you by• letting you borrow things for longer periods

of time• sending books out to you through the post• supplying you with copies of journal articles

and book chapters that aren't available electronically

If you'd like to find out more, contact the Distance Learner Support Service by phone on 0114 225 2127 or email at dl.support@shu.ac.uk

Most UK universities will allow you to use the eduroam Wi-Fi network, meaning you can get internet access away from SHU

step 1: select eduroam from the list of Wi-Fi networks

Search for 'eduroam' on shuspace for information on connecting your laptop, phone, etc.

step 3: enter your password as normal

step 2: enter your username followed by '@shu.ac.uk'

Wi-Fi at other libraries

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Contact us

learning.centre@shu.ac.uk

0114 225 3333

@shu_library / @ithelpshu

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Good luck with your studies

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